III CHANUKAH II [This can be sung to the traditional Chanukah Hymn found in all Jewish Hymnals.] Let our grateful anthems ring, Joyous songs and gladsome lays, Israel safely keepeth, Hears their cry, from on high, Syria's mad and mighty host God wrought for our nation, "Feast of Lights"-O glorious name! That inspired the Maccabees; Cowards, traitors-never! And to love God above, Right and truth forever. RABBI LOUIS STERN 112 CHANUKAH Great arbiter of human fate The song and soul of praise. By Thee the Maccabee was fired Amid the ruins of their land, Stood forth a brave but scanty band To battle for their shrine. In bitterness of soul they wept For weeds around its courts had crept Not long to vain regrets they yield; Nerved by true faith, they take the field, And victory obtain. But whose the power, whose the hand, Which thus to triumph led That slender but heroic band, From which blasphemers fled? 'Twas Thine, O everlasting King And universal Lord! Whose wonders still Thy servants sing, And thus shall Mercy's hand delight And truth and peace impart. PENINA MOÏSE |